2020

Freedom is found in the Holy Spirit who provides the strength to fulfil God’s will, Pope Francis said in his Monday morning Mass homily. “Prayer …

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Santo Spirito in Sassia April 19, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily on …

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Santo Spirito in Sassia April 19, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Humanity could be struck by “an even worse virus” after …

A Vatican Congregation has announced that it is sending medical supplies to Syria and the Holy Land as the coronavirus spreads across the Middle East.  …

A side chapel dedicated to Divine Mercy in the Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia. Credit: ACI Stampa. On Divine Mercy, Sunday Pope Francis will …

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta April 18, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Pope Francis prayed for those caring for …

Pope Francis looked ahead to life after the coronavirus pandemic in a Spanish article published Friday that examines the current crisis in light of Christ’s …

The coronavirus crisis could have a “catastrophic effect” on the finances of England’s most prominent Catholic cathedral, officials have said.  An appeal for donations on …

With millions of Catholics dependent on livestreamed Masses, there is a danger that we will lose sight of the communal dimension of Christian life, Pope …

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI celebrated his 93rd birthday yesterday at his Vatican residence during Italy’s coronavirus lockdown. The retired pope, who lives in the Mater …

Cardinal Turkson at the Vatican Press Office. Credit: Bohumil Petrik/CNA. The Vatican is creating a commission to provide local aid and tackle issues related to …

Pope Francis offers Mass on Easter Thursday, April 16, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Joy is a grace and a gift of the Holy Spirit, not …

Pope Francis prayed for the elderly who are afraid of dying alone at his morning Mass on Wednesday. “Let us pray today for the elderly, …

Pope Francis gives his general audience address in the apostolic palace April 15, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Peace is often misunderstood today as a subjective …

For Fr. Pierre Amar, Notre-Dame de Paris has always been a masterpiece, “the very example of supreme beauty,” but now the Marian cathedral is also …

Pope Francis celebrates morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta April 14, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. In uncertain times, our ultimate goal should be to …

Pope Francis blesses an almost empty St. Peter’s Square April 13, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media Pope Francis has urged Catholics to pray for women who …

Resurrection of the Flesh, fresco by Luca Signorelli in the San Brizio chapel of Orvieto Cathedral (1499-1502). Every time Christians recite the Apostles’ Creed, they …

In an Easter letter to members of popular movements and organisations, Pope Francis suggested that the coronavirus crisis may be an occasion to consider a …